NELSON — The Cazenovia High School Class of 2024 is partnering with Mad Tacos at Nelson Corners to present a class fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 24.
For every taco purchased at the restaurant from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mad Tacos will donate $1 to the class.
The business is sponsoring the taco fundraiser on the 24th day of every month through June 2024.
“Months where we are closed on the 24th, or Christmas/Thanksgiving falls on the 24th/25th, we’re moving it to the 25th or 26th respectively,” explained Jonny Haines, general manager at Mad Tacos.
According to Claire Marris, vice president of the Class of 2024, the funds raised will go towards Junior Prom and some other events for the class and high school.
“After reaching out to Mad Tacos for a possible partnership for a fundraiser, we met in person with Jonny to discuss the details,” said Marris. “He came up with the long-term fundraising plan that benefited both our class and Mad Tacos.”
Haines said the business took on the fundraiser to give back to the kids who missed out on the beginning of their high school experiences due to COVID.
“[We want to] help them make up for lost time in regard to raising the funds for their graduation,” he explained. “It isn’t much, but because we are running the event every month now until graduation, we’re hoping that we can raise a very generous amount of money for their cause.”
The first fundraiser in partnership with Mad Tacos was held last month on Sept. 24.
“We kicked it off strong, making $375 our first night,” said Marris. “We loved how many teachers and fellow students came out to support us.”
Mad Tacos is located at 3264 Route 20 East, Nelson. For more information, visit madcotacos.com.
